Amy is a Denver native. She attended University of Colorado, Boulder and graduated with a degree in sociology and elementary education. She is certified to teach students in prek-6th grade. Amy recently retired from over 20 years of work at Denver Jewish Day School. Amy has been in education for over 30 years. Most of her years have been spent teaching K. She loves to teach students to read and write! Amy is also certified to teach ELL(English Language Learners). She is passionate about education especially literacy. Amy has been certified in Orton-Gillinghamand uses this instructional method to help guide her lessons. She has also been trained in Reading Recovery, and CRSuccessLearing. When not tutoring, she is often hiking or biking.

​Aylene has dreamed of being a teacher her whole life and has experience teaching k-6. She graduated with an Elementary Education degree from the University of Central Florida. Aylene believes learning should be hands on, fun and full of new experiences.

In her free time she loves to dive into a book, make new recipes, hike with her husband and dog, and experience new things and cultures.

Cecilia is a native of Colorado. She Graduated from Metropolitan State College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and a Minor in Reading. She also has a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Colorado Denver. She Retired from Denver Public Schools in 2012 after serving the district for 24 years, teaching 5th grade most of my career and also as a math intervention teacher for 6th-8th grade. I enjoy doing activities with my family on the weekends and bowling with my husband during the week. ​Cecilia runs the exl learning lab after school ensuring that kids get their homework done right the first time and ready to hand in.

Chris has been a secondary math teacher in North Carolina since 2010, where he coached the competitive Mathcounts team, ran a school fantasy sports math club, and coached the school’s lacrosse team. Living in Denver now, Chris is pursuing a career as a professional banjo player!

He loves helping learners break through barriers and exceed their own expectations, so he’s now tutoring all varieties of math from middle school to Calculus, Test Prep, and Physics.

Erika has been working in the APS school district for the past eight years, four of those years teaching in the 2nd and 3rd grade classroom setting. She has worked with grades K-5. She is certified in Orton-Gillingham and uses this instructional method on a daily basis to help meet the needs of all learners especially those who are struggling readers and writers. Erika obtained a Psychology degree in San Diego, CA and a Human Development and Elementary Education degree/certification at the University of Metropolitan State Denver.

Erika has a love and passion for students and their love and desire for learning. On her spare time, she loves spending time with her daughters who are two and five years old. She also enjoys hiking, exploring Colorado’s beauty, yoga, and staying connected with friends and family.

​Heather is a preschool program coordinator and teacher. She attended Pepperdine University and graduated with a degree in Liberal Arts and a multiple subject teaching credential in 2010. She taught public elementary school for four years in Thousand Oaks, CA and for one year in Denver. She has a passion for hands-on, project-based learning and a love of sports and the outdoors.

​Kendalyn Nonmacher graduated with a Masters Degree in Teaching in Diverse Contexts from the University of Colorado Denver. She has taught grades 2-5 and is certified in Orton-Gillingham and Structured Literacy.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and her puppy Jack.

Lisa has a passion for all things related to brains, behavior and kids! Her unique background merging Clinical Psychology and Educational Diagnostics leads to her fulfill multiple roles on our team.
Lisa’s initial role at eXL was that of Educational Diagnostician where she developed our assessment program. She has extensive training in neuropsychological and developmental assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with learning disabilities, cognitive, social and behavioral difficulties. Committed to evidenced-based assessment and intervention, Lisa enjoys helping families through the often confusing process of assessment and diagnosis. To see more details about her training, please click here (https://exllearning.com/learning-evaluations/)
Additionally, Lisa is passionate about integrating social-emotional learning into the academic setting where she works both with students individually, as well as their families. Lisa seeks to integrate skills-based approaches drawn from clinical psychology with academic support tailored to supporting the students individualized needs. Lisa’s background in Child and Family Therapy, as well as Behavior Analysis allows to her to work with students and families who may be experiencing behavioral challenges at school or home. She loves troubleshooting to come up with creative solutions, and is committed to collaborating with families and other providers to ensure a proper range of care is provided.
Lastly, Lisa provides OG/MSL support to individuals diagnosed with dyslexia. She particularly enjoys working with students who struggle with co-occurring challenges such as anxiety or attention disorders and is often known to weave executive functioning skills into almost every lesson!
Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her two dogs outside, as well as practicing agility! You may even see Ralley (Lisa’s lab) join in on some sessions when appropriate.

​My name is Margarita and I am a certified Handwriting specialist. I fell in love with teaching while tutoring different students in handwriting over the last 6 years. I am a life-long learner. I have obtained my BA in International Affairs in Moscow, Russia (this is where I am from) and Masters in Legal Administration at DU Sturm College of Law. Because I really enjoy teaching handwriting, I decided to complete the Boettcher Teaching Residency Program, so I can more effectively help my students realize their full potential and also share my expertise in handwriting with other teachers.

Margie holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching elementary school grades K-6, and has 12 years of teaching experience mostly in fifth and sixth grade classrooms. She has taught all subject areas and is also Highly Qualified in Drama. In addition to supporting students at eXL Learning, Margie works with students at Young Americans Center for Financial Education where she assists students while they apply their knowledge of Personal Finance Literacy and Civics while running their own town or country! Margie is excited to support students outside of the classroom, to help them enhance their learning. In her spare time, you might find her performing improv or sketch comedy at a theater around Denver!

Monica is a math and chemistry tutor with 8 years of experience teaching, communicating and listening to high-school and college students. She is passionate about learning and loves to share that with others. Obtaining a degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Lafayette College in Easton, PA, Monica is up for a challenge and encourages her students to study hard! Using her educational background, she teaches a problem-solving methodology that involves a sequence of steps that can be applied in multiple classes to enhance performance. She aims to develop the student’s academic strategies and improve confidence and self-sufficiency to carry on in further education. When she is not tutoring, Monica enjoys cooking, practicing yoga and meditation, listening to music and learning about international cultures!

Nathan is a teacher of middle and high school technology at an APS charter. He has a passion for STEM education that extends to his own 3 children. He is also a musician who can be found most weekends playing various instruments at gigs around town. When not playing music or teaching, Nathan likes to hang with his family, cook, and work on his house.

Acadia earned his BA in mathematics at Whittier College in California where he was awarded several fellowships for his work in math. When not working or in class, you can find him running, climbing, or bouldering.

​Samantha obtained her bachelors degree from Northern Illinois University. She also went to Colorado Christian University and earned a Masters in Special Education with a general education endorsement. Samantha has taught in special education and is now in a general education classroom. Samantha earned her structured literacy certification. She lovesenriching the minds of young children and aiding them in exploring all facets of their brains!
When Samantha is not teaching, you can find her hiking, camping, kayaking, or skiing in the mountains with her dog.

Sarah is a 2nd grade teacher in Denver and is originally from Overland Park, Kansas. In 2013, she received her Bachelors in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Middle School Mathematics from Emporia State University. Soon after, she and her husband moved to Denver where they enjoy easy access to adventures like rock climbing, skiing, hiking, and mountain biking. They love to spend time in the mountains with their dog, Gipson.

Sarah completed her Masters in Education from Regis University and became a licensed Reading Specialist. She currently heads the Literacy Committee at her school and tutors students in reading skills. In addition, she has completed an intensive training in the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction and incorporates this daily into whole group and small group classroom instruction as well as one-on-one tutoring. She is excited to continue her passion for the teaching of reading at eXL Learning!

Stephanie is a Denver native and Denver Public Schools graduate. She attended University of Northern Colorado and graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is certified to teach children from birth to 6th grade. Stephanie currently teaches at Denver Jewish Day School in 2nd Grade. During the summer, she works for a variety of summer camps where her passion of teaching outdoor skills and a love for nature is fulfilled. When not tutoring, she is reading, snuggling with her kitten, hiking, or kayaking​.

​Veronica comes from a family of teachers and started volunteering in classrooms as a child. Born in California, she attended the University of California: Santa Cruz, where she was a writing tutor for 3 years. After completing her bachelor’s, she continued at her university to obtain her master’s degree in education and her teaching credential in elementary education. After completing her student teaching in California, she moved to Denver to begin her teaching career. She worked with Denver Public Schools before joining the eXL team. She enjoys hiking, road trips, and working on her own writing projects in her spare time!